First 2 Hours
"Book of Demons delivers a refreshing take on dungeon crawlers with its charming paper craft style and innovative card-based mechanics. While movement feels restrictive at times, solid combat and flexible session lengths make this an engaging adventure worth your time. 4/5 waffles."
Platforms and Services
Get the scoop on Owncast v0.2.0! While light on flashy features, this release strengthens security with admin password hashing, adds chat profanity filtering, and fixes numerous bugs. It's all about building a rock-solid foundation for future updates. Time to upgrade your self-hosted streaming game!
Community Platforms
Mastodon's move to non-profit status isn't just another tech headline – it's a radical departure from billionaire-owned social media. By putting community ownership first, they're proving that social networks can prioritize people over profits. This is what digital democracy looks like.
Newsletter
Kick off 2025 with the latest tech buzz from CES, Peertube's exciting makeover, and the evolving social media landscape! Plus, peek into our community's future plans. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and catch up with your Waffle Fam in this year's first newsletter. 🧇✨
First 2 Hours
Black the Fall blends moody dystopian atmosphere with clever puzzle-platforming. While not revolutionary, its polished mechanics and thoughtful level design create an engaging escape from an oppressive factory. Despite minor issues, it's a satisfying 4/5 waffles for genre fans.
Platforms and Services
Discover how Castopod's first 12 plugins are revolutionizing open-source podcast hosting. From enhanced analytics to custom RSS features, these new tools bring powerful customization options to independent podcasters. Learn what this means for your show and the future of podcasting.
Tools and Technologies
Behind the scenes look at revamping my content management system in ClickUp. From podcast production to game reviews, here's how I'm organizing multiple content streams and building a flexible workflow that evolves with my needs. Come peek into the Content Kitchen!
News
The inaugural Indie Game Awards delivered an unforgettable night of celebrations, with Balatro scoring big as Game of the Year. From heartfelt tributes to industry-changing announcements, the ceremony proved that indie gaming isn't just growing - it's revolutionizing how we play and connect.
First 2 Hours
Black Desert Online dazzles with stunning visuals but stumbles under its own complexity. With confusing systems, aggressive monetization, and a cluttered UI, this MMORPG feels more like homework than entertainment. Despite beautiful graphics and music, it earns 2/5 waffles. 🧇 #GameReview
Platforms and Services
PeerTube v7 brings a complete interface overhaul, featuring new eye-friendly themes, streamlined navigation, and improved accessibility. This major update transforms the open-source video platform into a more professional and user-friendly experience for creators and institutions alike.
General Gaming
When "independent" meets corporate backing, something doesn't add up. The latest gaming site claims independence while powered by Walmart - but can you really be free when wearing corporate chains? Let's talk about what true independence in gaming journalism means today.
Indie Gaming
Black Book blends deck-building strategy with rich Slavic mythology, putting you in control of Vasilisa, a young sorceress wielding forbidden magic. With atmospheric storytelling, meaningful choices, and deep card mechanics, it's a dark journey into folklore that's hard to put down.
